Giant sea bass diving: where and when

A kelp-forest resident known for seasonal spawning aggregations around Catalina Island (Jul–Sep). 1 known encounter site across 1 country: USA. Best single site: Catalina Island, California, USA — moderate reliability, peak jul-sep. Minimum certification across sites varies; the easiest access points need only no certification, the deepest need Advanced.

Sites
1

1 countries

IUCN status
Critically Endangered
Min. certification
Advanced
Typical depth
15–35 m

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